Razer Kraken – Cross-Platform Wired Gaming Headset for PC
Razer Kraken – Cross-Platform Wired Gaming Headset for PC, PS4, Xbox One & Switch, 50mm Diaphragm, 3.5mm Cable with Inline Controls – White
Cooling Gel-Infused Oval Ear CushionsCooling gel-infused ear cushions reduce heat build-up, while the leatherette rims provide superior sound isolation. The oval design ensures that they house your ears comfortably.
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| Weight: | 358 g |
| Size: | One Size |
| Dimensions: | 23.8 x 23.6 x 12.6 cm; 358 Grams |
| Model: | RZ04-02830400-R3M1 |
| Colour: | Mercury |
| Batteries Included: | 1 A batteries required. |
| Manufacture: | RAZER |
| Dimensions: | 23.8 x 23.6 x 12.6 cm; 358 Grams |
| Origin: | China |
| Size: | One Size |
I have had Krakens since they first came out and I haven’t had another headset since. There is generally nothing I can fault about these, also the pink is so cute I even got the ears to match
I’ve had these for almost a year now (infact it may be more than a year) and they’re still great, haven’t had any part of them break or fault, the material is still fully intact (something previous headsets have struggled to achieve through the years) and they still work flawlessly, definitely worth the price and I’d recommend them to anyone who wants a good headse
My son loves these headphones for his gaming pc.. sound quality is amazing and they are super comfortable..Noise cancelling brilliant he can’t hear any outside noise at all..Would definitely recommend..
use this every day for my computer comes with adapters and works on both xbox and pc. there’s a mute button on the headset and volume control both have been very useful
Bought this for my x box but then relised its not compatible but i love it so much i just kept it. The hypersense feture is what made me keep them it gives depth to music that normal headphones don’t achieve
I was a bit weary of buying these because I’d never really heard much about Razer headsets. Everyone I knew was always going on about Turtle Beach so I kind of just stuck with them for a number of years. Sadly my last four Turtle Beach headsets all stopped working within a matter of months so I started looking at alternatives… I was immediately attracted to the green Kraken ones because I’ve always loved how green and black go so well together (thank you Original Xbox!) and I’d be lying if I said they weren’t the main reason I bought them!
These Kraken’s have been great! The sound quality is brilliant, the build quality is excellent and did I mention they are GREEN?!?! The only thing I would change if I could was to provide more ventilation around the ears as I find the padding is a bit too thick in the summer resulting in me getting quite warm quite quickly!
I’ve had this product since November 2022. It’s now March 2023 and the cushioning has started to come away from the headset. At the time it was in the sale for 25 however it’s now at 35+ and I do not recommend it. For a little bit more you could get one that’ll last a lot longer than 4 months. It’s comfy and has good sound but the build quality lets it down unfortunately.
This headset is great sound is the best ive ever heard and I sound better on others mics however the wire that needs to be plugged in means I can’t charge my controller and have the headset in at the same time on the ps5 it’s a small issue and it’s more of a PS5 problem but overall the headset is amazing can’t recommend it enough.
Bought these for my son, he said they are a bit too chunky and the noise cancellation isnt great.
Other than that hes happy with them.
Headphones are great. The sound cancelling must be good because when shouting the kids they can’t hear me lol. Brilliant gift.
Great headphones for gaming very loud on pc not so loud on ps4 or xbox one but i got them for pc anyway not put them on ps5 yet very nice on head and dose block out sounds from the outside very happy
Hubby says they are really clear and people can hear him really clear and he can’t hear me when they are on so they must be good
I found this headset to be one of the comfiest ones I’ve ever owned. Fits nice and snug on the head without the feeling of it being to tight, very comfy on the ears and yet to have any discomfort whilst wearing them. Used for gaming aswell as music and other versions things and the sound quality is brilliant and very clear. Even comes with an extension wire so you can have more room to move around
So, it has been some time since I purchased this headset and I think it’s time to write a review.
Registering the item was bizzare as I head to read and find out how to twist the ear part off to reveal a code.
Installing special apps for the headset was also not an easy task.
But otherwise – it very comfortable, even with glasses. Doesn’t squish your brain out and very soft.
Microphone is quiet. It’s okay. But not the best one.
I was about to order from kraken themselves but decided to check on Amazon before completing the order, Amazon got it to me a whole two weeks quicker. Great headphones
First off-the box it came in felt premium quality. The way it was packaged. Just beautiful.
The headset is really chunky. But I love that. It feels like a sturdy headset.
The cooling gel on the ear pieces never makes your head warm. It’s super super comfortable to wear! Any other headset used to make the top of my head ridiculously sore! And I wear glasses. This headset I’ve worn for hours on end and my head never gets sore and I can wear glasses and it doesn’t hurt the side of my head!
My friends can hear me so much better now. However occasionally it likes to not pick up my speaking in which case I pull the microphone out closer to my mouth if needed. The mic, you can conveniently slide in and out of the headset.
Only down side is, sometimes my friends can hear what’s happening in my game/can hear my music if I play it too loud. Slightly annoying but it is what it is.
The headband is adjustable also!
Overall I love the feel of this headset and it’s brilliant.
It’s got a good weight to it. You look like a professional gamer, and all round they are a very good pair of headsets.
Would I recommend these to others, yes I would, and I have bought one for myself and for my best friend for his Xmas and he loves them.
I’ve been a little nervous since other reviews seemed to highlight the “snapping” problem where the headset snaps in half. I do not find the headset build to be overly flimsy or cheap but I generally do try to treat my hardwares with care.
The head padding is soft and underneath it seems to be a sturdy/firm infrastructure that keeps it together. The ear padding is very comfortable for my use – I work on my computer with the headset in the day and use it for entertainment and gaming in my off time – and I have not yet encountered headache using it or sweaty ear paddings. I also wear glasses on a daily and previous tight headsets were therefore very problematic for me. But not this one though. It seems to rest more on top of the head, moreso than pressuring the ears. I am very pleased with my purchase, although I haven’t activated/used its surround sound capabilities yet. It also cancel out the noise around me pretty good without the earpads working like a “plug” on my ears.
Edit: I forgot to include about the microphone which is quite decent. The fact that it is retractable is quite nice and practical, and the quality of the mic sound itself is fine with good noise cancellation from my surroundings. I am no streamer or podcast host but I have not received any complaints on my microphone quality – even in daily work situation.
The biggest minus for me is the cable. If there is any weakness to this headset it would be the very thin cable which is even braided! I am trying not to let the cable tangle itself too much since I believe this is the element of the headset that would give up the first. That’s a huge shame IMO, having a great headset for the price tag, and then attaching a weak cable that seems flimsy and potentially prone to being ripped off by accident. The cable being braided does not seem to be of any benefit when the cable itself is super thin. I will just be extra careful about this aspect since I do love this headset!
Negative:
– The max volume is a bit low for my liking. I’m using max volume on ps4 settings and game settings and on headset settings and its still not good enough.
– The surround sound or positional is good, but could be better, doesn’t satisfy me, I would probably invest a bit more and get more quality. I mean, for the price tag you really cant demand much more…I imagine that this is what you get on other brands for this price.
– Can’t find anything else I dont like
Positives:
– Build quality is very good and the finishing touches are amazing.
– Super comfortable, they are amazing!!!! Although the headsets have a big and chunky look their size makes them very adjustable and they are a perfetc fit for me. I have a large head and big ears and the fit is confortable and I dont feel my head pressured or being squashed and plus my ears fit all inside the cup and this adds confort and for long gaming periods you dont feel pain on your ears.
– Besides being extremely comfortable and the earcups actually isolate you from outside sound very well so all your focus is in the game.
– The foam or gel technique and fabric cover on the earcups edges makes them confortable but they also prevent the warming up of the ears and building up of sweat. I have some Sony music wireless headsets and I cant wear them more than half an our because of the heat discomfort and I start sweating lots…so I’m very happy with this RazerKraken set!
– Love the retractable mic and its very adjustable. Mic sound is clear and good enough, and background sound isolation is good also.
– I like the fact that the sound volume control is in the 3.5mm cord and that there is a button to mute the mic. Also the cord is built with a anti tangling fabric like finishig that is very handy.
– In the box you get also an extra extension cord with 2 different types of 3.5mm jacks that I imagine that you can use for different platforms.
– Sound quality is very good…just wish it could go lauder and thet positional sound technology could be better.
Overall very good quality, extremely comfortable, good sound quality. Very good for the price tag.
Personally I woul invest a few more pounds to get a better model from the same brand
Sound:
The 7.1 surround sound (software required) is a great step up from my previous headset, a 15 headset that was unremarkable and lacking. I was quite frankly surprised at how easy it was in games to make out where sounds were coming from (Valorant, GTAV, CSGO to name a few) in relation to where my character was positioned.
One area where the audio is less impressive is music. The low frequencies sound a little muddy, and the highs lack structure, in comparison to my other headphones (Sony WH-H910N). I am not hugely disappointed by this, as the headset is not advertised to have studio-quality sound for music.
Build/Ergonomics:
The headset is comfortable, with the ear cups sitting around my ears rather well. the headband is soft and forgiving, allowing for longer gaming periods. The build quality isn’t excellent however. The frame of the headphones are entirely plastic, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but the size adjusters on the sides lack a smoothness in movement. I am not really one to rage at games, but if you find yourself the type to be destructive when succumbing to a poor game mechanic (because it is always the game’s fault) I would recommend you do not take your anger out on your Razer Kraken V3 X headset.
The input USB wire for the headset does seem to kink without great difficulty, but it does feel sturdy enough for day-to-day use.
Mic:
The mic quality seems to be good, with my friends noticing an improvement over my old headset in a Discord call (the headset being Discord Certified). Sure, it won’t transmit your voice as well as a 500 studio microphone, but for an all-in one package it does the job.
In conclusion, the Kraken V3 X is a solid headset for 70, even more so for the 40 I acquired it for in an Amazon sale
I chose these because they seemed the best, economy priced, headset I could find for remote group sessions and some media use, after being embarrassed for a remote group session by a fragile design failure of an expensive S. S. 7 gaming headset I had, which is now obvious in most of their models.
I buy gaming headsets because they tend to have better Audio, so are useful for media, and can even be cheaper than voice specific headsets with microphones, the larger over-ear cups can also better block external noises too.
Update: December 2022, after, only, a little over a year:
The headband is flawed because the leather-like padding cover has part come away at the back, from the slot it originally was in. More seriously, the headband has started cracked from the back, on the Right side near to by the R, of RAZER on the top, so it’s only a matter of time before it completely separates. I’m glad that I later bought a pair of “Razer Kraken” as an upgrade, because they are much tougher with a one piece Steel headband and ear cup rings, and really put S. S. to shame. I had relegated these for mobile use, but may have to bin them if I can’t patch them up easily.
The headphones themselves are very study and comfortable and look amazing with my new white gaming setup. The actual setup however, was very painful. I’ve had my fair share of gaming headphones and they’ve never been this difficult to activate, I don’t know what happed but for some reason my pc wasn’t recognising them, so I couldn’t hear any audio at all and the mic wasn’t working either. Luckily my friends are quite computer savvy and managed to help me after 2 days of inconsistent struggle.
The audio itself is pretty decent especially with the 7.1 surround sound add-on, I would recommend having it on as it does make your gaming experience so much more immersive and worth while.
The cooling pads do work, although they do get warm after so many hours, just like any other gaming headset out there.
The mic, from what my friends have told me is much better and crisper, which is what I was wanting.
I would recommend these, however, do be warned about the ridiculous set up, unless I just got the odd one out, then in that case, they’re pretty much worth the money.
The headset with a connecting cable, it has a functional mute button and a volume control dial on the cable. Alongside the headset, came another cable used for connecting the headset to a PC, the mic and audio cables.
Finally, I received some documentation, some stickers and a code for the 7.1 surround sound software – more on this later.
General aesthetic:
I received my order yesterday, they look great inside the box, extremely well presented. It feels nice, each part is well crafted, pulling the headphones down to fit over the head feels great, nice tactile feel.
The microphone is seated inside the headset, if you need to you can pull it and it comes out to about two inches over your mouth so plenty of space.
Audio quality:
I decided to try them out on the PS4 to see what audio quality was like, it is great. The cooling pads in the headset really make it a lot more comfortable especially when you’re in it for the long run.
Noise cancellation:
I have my music about 80% and there is some bleed, but this is to be expected with over-the-ear headphones, once I have my headset on, there’s probably no bleed at all.
Other:
The only thing that prevented me from giving this 5/5 was the fact that the 7.1 surround sound seems to be handled by a proprietary software that you need a unique code for. If I had bought this second hand I may not have been able to take advantage of this feature. Even still I don’t think it is true 7.1 surround sound, I think it is simulated from the software, so bear this in mind before purchasing a used set.
Final verdict:
Still worth buying, was cheap and just needed something to wear that is comfortable.
These however so far have yet to cause new any grievance due to the headset themselves, that’s quite incredible. Not only are they not uncomfortable, I find them pleasing to wear, my ears feel comfy. More comfortable than without them.
Moving onto the microphone, the next most important thing for new due to using it for most of my communication outside of my close family, it’s replaced my Blue Snowball Ice, it’s just not worth the space on my desk as these work just as well if not better for cutting out noise. Maybe if I was doing a podcast or something, I’d expect more but for chatting and gaming, I love it. I use it for VoiceAttack and it picks up everything clearly despite my thick Scottish accent, that’s impressive.
Sound quality is really good for the price, surround sound is added through Razer’s own app and it works well with most games I’ve been playing.
Looks wise, not something I choose my gaming equip on but I got the white set and it goes well with my white keyboard and white mouse, I can’t complain, it’s a bonus.
The wire is well protected and long, it has nice easy to use controls. All round it’s a great but of equipment for a decent price.
It is great looking, comfortable, well made and sturdy. Various cables in the box so you should be able to connect it to your PC or games console with ease but DOES NOT connect via USB. Sound is really good and it does a nice job of blocking out some ambient noise. The retractable mic is clever and works well.
The bad points:
1 – You need the headset serial number to register for the 2 year warranty. It is in a stupid place and you need to take an ear cushion off to find it. That bit is easy but it is a pig to get back on!
2 – The in-line volume control is cheap and nasty…not the same quality as the rest of the headset.
3 – The cable is a bit too short…another 50cm would help.
4 – You cannot get replacement ear cushions like you can with other models. Hopefully this will come in time.
5 – It is not obvious where the hidden eyewear channels are which I know…being hidden is the idea! It would be nice to know where they are though so you can line them up with your glasses arms yet so far…comfort has been fine so I’m probably being too picky!
A bargain at 60…almost 80 on the manufacturers website!
-the packaging was decent but overall meh. sadly the headphones don’t come with a pouch
-microphone and speaker test on laptop
speakers ridiculously decent, not the best but far above average, comparing to the Powerbeats Pro sounds relatively the same, ‘apart from when the beat drops’ as expected. the microphone is not Walmart gaming headphone level but not the best, maybe after fiddling with it my opinion would change. but for now the microphone did not sound as fulfilling as the inbuilt microphone on my Mac.
-had to wait for the console to update so that sucked, literally the worst timing. (really triggering).
-still waiting for the console update
just as stated all you need to do is plug into the controller to be connected to the console (xbox 1x).
the speakers sound incredible for music, and It means a lot coming from someone that plays with a full sound system normally.
noticed the headphones are quite heavy, you can really feel the weight on your neck, but it is manageable. After longer gameplays I would re-review the whole thing.
aiit 100% lets go.
-Console test (overall)
F1 2019
The cars sound flat compare to the sound system, an incredible decrease in sound depth *
lap times are about a second of 🙁 , maybe i’m rusty or maybe the difference in tone. not sure if its the headphones in particular or all headphones. so take with a pinch of salt. actually to change it to something relatively close to the sound system I went to audio settings, then advanced audio settings then changed radio output device to main output device. it sort of tricks the system, sounds way better and vibrant. Yeah, way better although you become more afraid of locking up.
Forza horizon 4 and motorspot 7 (never noticed the game had ads your forced to watch) btw if you want the lego pack contact me.
Sounds decent enough, not outstanding but really good.the cars actually sound better than the surround sound, those crackles and downshifts (especially the holy trinity and their modern counterparts). definitely your moneys worth or this game.
FIFA, GTA, ACECOMBAT, FORTNITE & COD franchises
sounds ok, would go more in-depth after 2 weeks of offline and online play, but right now its just meh.
-Overall review
I got mine, the Razer Kraken for Console for about 52.25 pounds and it was totally worth it
pros cons
Sounds good both with music and games a lot of plastic (I personally don’t mind)
Works on xbox without any setup quite heavy
totally worth the price of purchase design is quite cumbersome (just pointing out, IDM)
Build seems sturdy
would I recommend, 100% on the X or this if price difference is below 10 pounds.
I hope this helps, add me on xbox (traplordafro21), or reply to this review for further questions.
most likely I wasted my time with this, but if there’s anyone that appreciates this you are most definitely welcome.
Would be Re-reviewing after 2-4 weeks of ownership.